Abstract: Because analytical soil arching models are fundamental for the design of piled embankments, numerous soil arching models were proposed for this purpose. However, the results obtained from various soil arching models differ ...

Abstract: The performance of geogrid reinforcement is largely influenced by the interlocking effect between the geogrid and soil. To enhance the performance of geogrid reinforcement in sand, a novel biocementation-enhanced geogrid ...

Abstract: This paper develops a tool path optimization method for robotic surface machining by sampling-based motion planning algorithms. In the surface machining process, the tool-tip position needs to strictly follow the tool path ...

Abstract: This study investigated the traffic-induced stresses in the steel deck of a suspension bridge on the Yangtze River, taking into account the dependence of Young’s modulus of asphalt pavement on temperature. In particular, ...

Abstract: Radar-based quantitative precipitation estimate (QPE) serves as input for flood forecasting, and its importance gets magnified during catastrophic storms, e.g., Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The record-breaking rainfall ...